She came from a renowned political family. Her paternal grandparents were successful politicians.
In which school did Helena Bonham Carter attend?
Talking about Helena Bonham Carter’s education history, she was educated at South Hampstead High School, she completed her A-levels at Westminster School.
Then, she went to King’s College, Cambridge, which would not admit her because they felt that she would discontinue the course to pursue her acting career.
Helena Bonham Carter: Professional Life, Career
Talking about her profession, Helena Bonham Carter won a national writing contest in 1979. She debuted at 16 in a television commercial. Likely, she played the title role in the movie, ‘Lady Jane’, in 1986.
In fact, in the Merchant-Ivory produced 1986 romance film, ‘A Room with a View’ she had a significant role as Lucy Honeychurch, who falls in love with a free-spirited young man.
Whereas, between 1986 and 1988, she concentrated on television work. She also appeared in episodes of Miami Vice and Fabulous and starred in television films such as A Hazard of Hearts and The Vision.
Likewise, her role as Helen Schlegel in the 1992 Merchant-Ivory film, ‘Howards End, is based on the novel by E. M. Forster.
In, ‘Fight Club’, a 1999 film based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, Helena Bonham Carter starred with Edward Norton and Brad Pitt. She also played a dissolute woman, Marla Singer, and received positive reviews from critics.
For, ‘Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit’, a 2005 animated film, she lent her voice to the character Lady Tottington.
Whereas, the actress opened her fashion line, ‘The Pantaloonies, in collaboration with swimwear designer Samantha Sage, in 2006.
Helena Bonham Carter essayed the character of Enid Blyton, the children’s writer, in ‘Enid’, a British dramatic television film, first broadcast in 2009 on BBC Four.
This was also an award-winning effort. Likewise, ‘The King’s Speech, a 2010 British epic historical drama film directed by Tom Hooper saw her portray Queen Elizabeth.
Moreover, from 2007 to 2011, she also played the Bellatrix Lestrange in the final four Harry Potter films.
Awards, Nomination
Helena Bonham Carter won Best Supporting Actress for The King’s Speech (2010) at the BAFTA Film Award, and she won Best Cast Ensemble for Les Misérables (2012) at Awards Circuit Community Awards.
Similarly, she won the British Artist of the Year at Britannia Award.
She has also won Best Supporting Actress for Great Expectations (2012) at the Tiantian Award, she received an award for Best Actress for The Wings of the Dove (1997) at the Boston Society of Film Critics Awards.
Likewise, she won Best Supporting Actress for The King’s Speech (2010) at the British Independent Film Award.
How much is the net worth of Helena Bonham Carter?
Helena Bonham Carter has an estimated net worth of around $30 million (as per 2023 data) and she has earned that sum of money from her professional career.
Her acting career has helped her gain fame and fortune.
Helena Bonham Carter: Rumors, Controversy
There was a rumor that Helena Bonham Carter might join the cast is just one of the most thrilling ideas we’ve ever heard. Currently, she is far from rumors and controversies.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Helena Bonham Carter has a height of 5 feet 2 inches and she weighs 55Kg. Additionally, she has a measurement of 35-26-34 inches, and her bra size is 34A.
Her hair color is dark brown and her eyes color is dark brown. Furthermore, her dress size is 6 (US) and her shoe size is 8 (US).
Social Media
This actress doesn’t have an official page on any social sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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